Key information
- Address:
- Cnr Regent Street and Marine Parade, Collingwood, 3067
- Opened:
- 19 September 1855
- Closed:
- 30 September 1882
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 5
- Other names:
- Abbotsford School, Abbotsford Common School
The history of Abbotsford State School
1850s
Abbotsford State School was opened in 1855 by the Church of England.
It was located on the corner of Regent Street and Marine Parade in Collingwood.
The first head teacher was Tabitha Pike.
By 1858 the average attendance was 101 (46 boys and 55 girls).
1863
The school became a common school under the Board of Education.
1870s
The Department of Education bought the school in the 1870s.
This included the school building and a wooden portable classroom.
The building was made from either brick or stone and it could accommodate 778 students.
An extra portable was purchased from 1878 to 1879.
1882
The school closed.
Can you help us find records for this school?
The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) only hold historical correspondence records for this closed school. If you have any, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing 150years@education.vic.gov.au
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